Gilead Cooper Q.C.

Awards and Achievements

Member Chancery Bar Association, Association of Pension Lawyers, Professional Negligence Bar Association and ACTAPS

Practised as a litigation solicitor at Freshfields before coming to the Bar.

CEDR Accredited Mediator

Publications
Contributor to Tolly’s Pensions Law (2004)
“How (not) to get rich on the Internet” (1999) NLJ
“Negligent Valuation: Damages” (1995) Int. I.L.R.
“Negligence – the Surveyor and the Mortgagee” (1991) E.G.

Please contact the clerks (clerks@3sb.law.co.uk) for a full CV.

Practice

A highly experienced litigator, Gilead has appeared in trials covering a diverse range of issues and types of subject-matter. His most recent reported cases include a claim by a disappointed beneficiary of an estate against a solicitor, a claim for rectification of the Land Register, and a dispute as to the effect of the Rule in Hastings-Bass. He has also acted in cases concerned with the construction of share option agreements, the application of sex discrimination to pension entitlements, and the revocability of a Power of Attorney granted for the purpose of pursuing claims in Germany for War reparations.

A substantial part of Gilead’s practice is in the field of professional negligence, particularly claims against solicitors. He has also acted in cases involving barristers, accountants, financial advisors and actuaries. Breaches of duty by fiduciaries such as trustees, executors, company directors and partners feature frequently.

Other aspects of Chancery litigation that form a significant part of Gilead’s work include contentious probate, pensions, property & trusts, charities and partnerships. Often an international element is involved. Gilead’s experience also includes appearances in the Court of Protection and the Employment Tribunals, as well as in mediations and arbitrations.

Notable recent cases

• Stuart v Goldberg Linde (2008) The Times, 23 January (Court of Appeal guidelines on the rule in Henderson v Henderson. Neither the merits of the second action, nor delay in starting it, are relevant factors in deciding whether it is an abuse of process to bring seperate proceedings.)
• Sharp v Adam [2006] All ER (D) 277 (Court of Appeal. Testamentary capacity of testator with advanced multiple sclerosis.)
• Re Horley Football Club [2006] WTLR 1817 (Validity of gift to unincorporated association. Construction of rules of amateur football club.)
• Humblestone v Martin Tolhurst Partnership The Times, 27 February 2004
• Abacus Trust (Isle of Man) Co v Barr [2003] Ch 409
• Schindler v Brie [2003] WTLR 1391
• Winsper v Perrett [2002] WTLR 927
• Gloyne v Richardson [2001] 2 BCLC 669
• Ebert v Venvil [2000] Ch 484
• Bristol & West v Baden, Barnes & Groves [2000] Lloyd’s Rep PN 788

Use of this site is subject to our site use disclaimer and legal statement.